I live in one of the most dangerous cities in the world.
And once again, I'm talking numbers.
America and Gun Violence - Every day, more than 80 Americans die from gun violence. (Coalition to Stop Gun Violence)
- The rate of firearm deaths among kids under age 15 is almost 12 times higher in the United States than in 25 other industrialized countries combined. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- American kids are 16 times more likely to be murdered with a gun, 11 times more likely to commit suicide with a gun, and nine times more likely to die from a firearm accident than children in 25 other industrialized countries combined. (Centers for Disease Control)
I can't look right now, but I can't be repeating myself either: if you read stats you'll see carrying a gun make your chances of dying in the event of a crime much greater.
I realise you'll think those numbers aren't significant and/or right, but I really can't be looking for data right now. Some of my friends disagree with me, we often debate the subject like adults.